Petroleum Lab Supervisor

SPL; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disa b

Paid time off, sick leave, and paidhol

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

SPL in Artesia, NM seeks a Lab Supervisor to oversee daily workflow and analytical testing in a fast-paced, accredited lab. You will lead personnel, assign petroleum and hydrocarbon testing work, and ensure timely, accurate results while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires a chemistry/biology/environmental science background, 3–5 years in analytical labs, and 2+ years of leadership. Onsite schedule with possible extended hours; excellent benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 3-5 years of analytical lab experience in regulated environments.
• 2+ years of leadership experience supervising laboratory personnel.
• Strong knowledge of analytical instrumentation, test methods, data review, and lab safety.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and LIMS.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and operational support to laboratory personnel.
• Assign, prioritize, and monitor petroleum and hydrocarbon testing workflows.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Oversee instrument readiness, calibrations, and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure testing complies with methods, quality systems, SOPs, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
• Review data, records, and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Troubleshoot instrument, method, workflow, and process issues.
• Monitor capacity, turnaround times, and performance metrics.
• Support audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Promote safety policies and PPE adherence.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to meet customer needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab leadership

Analytical testing

Regulatory compliance

Data review

Education

BSc in Chemistry/Biology/Env Sci

Tools

LIMS

MS Office

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

Description

At SPL, the work you do matters. Our teams provide trusted energy and environmental testing and measurement solutions that protect communities, support critical infrastructure, and safeguard the environment. With a nationwide footprint and opportunities for growth across multiple locations and disciplines, SPL is a place where you can build a career while making a real-world impact.

We are seeking a motivated Lab Supervisor to lead daily workflow and analytical testing operations at our laboratory in Artesia, NM. This is an exciting opportunity for a current laboratory supervisor or experienced team lead with a strong analytical background and a collaborative, hands‑on leadership style. The successful candidate will guide laboratory personnel, coordinate testing priorities, support employee development, and resolve technical and operational challenges. This role will also help advance laboratory quality, safety, compliance, turnaround times, and operational efficiency within a fast‑paced, accredited testing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Provide daily leadership, supervision, and operational support to laboratory personnel
• Assign, prioritize, and monitor petroleum and hydrocarbon testing workflows to support accurate, reliable, and timely results
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, training, coaching, and employee performance management
• Oversee laboratory operations, instrumentation readiness, calibrations, preventive maintenance, and resource allocation
• Ensure testing activities comply with approved analytical methods, quality systems, SOPs, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements
• Review analytical data, laboratory records, and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Troubleshoot issues involving laboratory instrumentation, analytical methods, sample workflows, and operational processes
• Monitor laboratory capacity, inventory, turnaround times, and operational performance metrics
• Support audits, investigations, root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Promote compliance with laboratory safety policies, PPE requirements, and environmental health and safety procedures
• Collaborate with laboratory leadership and cross‑functional teams to support customer needs and operational priorities
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related scientific discipline
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible analytical laboratory experience within regulated environments
• 2+ years of experience leading laboratory personnel, managing workloads, and supporting employee development
• Advanced working knowledge of analytical instrumentation, test methods, sample workflows, data review, quality systems and practices, regulatory requirements, SOPs, and lab safety protocols
• Strong ability to identify workflow or quality issues, support corrective actions, and promote continuous improvement
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and LIMS
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Work Schedule & Travel

• Full-time, onsite position
• Ability to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, or on‑call coverage based on operational and customer needs
• Occasional travel may be required for training, audits, meetings, or operational support activities

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At SPL, we believe that a diverse team is a strong team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities or for sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process, please let us know.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time, SPL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. We sincerely appreciate your interest and understanding, and we encourage you to explore other opportunities with us that may be a fit in the future.